Employ…sure to have a penalty increase
10 March 2023
The ACCC has achieved a threefold penalty increase on appeal against Employsure for misleading conduct and false representations.
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Court Requires ‘Uber’ Evidence for ‘Uber’ Penalty
15 December 2022
The Federal Court has reduced penalties agreed by ACCC and Uber for Uber’s contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law, from $26M to $21M
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‘But on’ this new mandatory standard… playing it safe with battery laws
6 July 2022
Suppliers of button batteries products must comply with new mandatory information and safety standards which took effect on 22 June 2022
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A Bigger Stick: Labor Party Promises Changes to the Competition and Consumer Act
24 May 2022
The Labor Party has promised to increase penalties under the Competition & Consumer Act and amend the Unfair Contract Terms regime.
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Penalty units balloon
26 July 2021
Commonwealth penalty units increased on 1 July 2020 for the first time in three years.
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The ACCC drops anchor on RORO cartel prosecutions with $24 million fine
10 February 2021
Wallenius convicted of cartel offence and fined $24 million
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Bringing contempt to ACCCount
27 October 2020
The ACCC has demonstrated once again that it will pursue contempt actions in a range of contexts.
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Looking in the rear view mirror: ACCC Annual Report 2018/19
1 November 2019
The ACCC has published its 2018/19 Annual Report, providing us with an in-depth look at its operations for the year.
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Repeal of the IP exemption: What does this mean for you?
14 March 2019
Licensors and licensees of intellectual property rights need to act now to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act.
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New financial year, new penalties – green light for increased ACL penalties
9 October 2018
The Australian Parliament has passed a Bill increasing the maximum penalties under the Australian Consumer Law
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